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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
February 2021
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Maize South Elementary
Howler
3404 N Maize Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
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A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL |
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It is hard to believe that the 2020-21 school year is at the halfway point! The 100th day of school is February 12th. Our Wolfpack will celebrate winter parties on Friday, February 12th. Parent-Teacher Conferences have moved to Wednesday, February 17th. Students will not have school on the 17th to allow parents to meet with teachers through Zoom. Please be sure to send your child to school on Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th, Thursday 18th, and Friday, February 19th.
This year has brought many changes and challenges. We will continue to keep you apprised of any new policies, procedures, or schedule changes. Be sure to check your email for updates and watch the Weekly Wolfpack News video emailed on the last day each week. Additional information in this newsletter serves as a valuable resource to keep you updated on important information about teaching, learning, and enriching your child’s school experience.
Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our MSE Family! We look forward to growing and learning with everyone in the second half of the year.
Carrie Thrash
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Please note that with colder temperatures, it is necessary to send your child(ren) to school with coats, hats and gloves. If the temperature or “real feel” indicates 19 degrees or lower on AccuWeather.com, we will have indoor recess, otherwise we are outside for some fresh air. |
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PARENT PICK-UP AND DROP OFF |
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School begins at 8:30am and we dismiss at 3:40pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students should arrive at school at 8:20am and should be picked up at 3:40pm.
We do not provide supervision for students before 8:10am or after 3:40pm
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we have made adjustments to our drop off and pick-up lines. We will continue to work towards improving this process. Please help us in keeping the process safe, quick, and fair for all by following the guidelines listed:
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Move forward in the line to close gaps
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Pull up to the furthest drop off and pick-up point
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Please stay in your vehicle during drop off and pick-up
- Display all QR codes in the passenger windshield
- You my write a note to the teacher if your child is leaving early or if they are NOT getting home their usual way OR...
- If you have a change in transportation, Please email your childs teacher before 12:00pm. Please copy the secretaries to help ensure your child and teacher will receive the message. Teachers have been instructed to reply to your email. If you do not receive a message back it's likely the teacher did not receive the message in time.
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Secretaries: lwatson@usd266.com - cfarney@usd266.com - rhohler@usd266.com
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Please consider this method as a last resort, you may call the office before 2:30pm, if you miss the deadline, your child will be expected to follow normal procedures of usual transportation home.
- Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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- Visitors will be screened using the Airphone intercom system to determine the purpose of their visit.
- Signage notifying visitors of mask-wearing, temperature screening, and hand-sanitizing requirements will be posted outside each office entrance
- Visitors who require access to the building beyond the secure vestibule will be required to wear a mask
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Lunch and treat deliveries will NOT be permitted. This includes student meals brought from home after school starts each day. School meals will be available for all students.
- Birthday treats can NOT be delivered to school. Students may bring in their own treats. However, the treat must be store bought and the student must not require assistance in carrying the treat to school.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) |
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Mask: Wearable, breathable covering of the nose and mouth. May be made of natural or synthetic materials and should consist of more than a single layer of material
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Face Shield: Clear plastic shield worn over the face. A face shield is NOT a substitute for a mask.
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If your student exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 and you would like them tested, please call Nurse Stephany to schedule a test. Testing will be available by appointment only. The specific process may vary and may include a drive-up or curbside process. A parent will need to fill out a consent form upon arrival at the school before the test can be performed. After the test is administered, the student and parent will return home, and the school nurse will contact the parent with the test results. Nurse Stephany can be reached at 316-462-8305 or at smcclellan@usd266.com. " |
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This year's winter party will be held on February 12th. Unfortunately, we have had to make some changes to our traditional festivities to ensure student safety. Although our parties may look different, we are making every effort possible to keep the day fun and festive for kids. Please see the list of expectations, guidelines, and changes:
- Parents and visitors will NOT be allowed to join us this year
- If Valentine cards have attached candy/treats it must be factory packaged
- Teachers will conduct social distancing games.
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Staff Affirmations
This has been a very different and stressful year for our teachers and other staff. We would love for you to send them a quick word of encouragement, or an affirmation letting them know how you appreciate all of their hard work.
Please click on the link below to access a google form. Fill out the form and your affirmation will be sent directly to the person. You are welcome to fill out as many affirmations, for as many different staff members as you would like. This will be an ongoing opportunity, so feel free to keep the form in a handy location.
You can continue sending affirmations throughout the remainder of the school year.
Thank you for taking the time to brighten someone’s day!
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Dear Maize USD 266 parent/guardian,
With students transitioning between full-time remote learning and in-person learning this school year, your child(ren) may not yet have had an opportunity to have his/her school picture taken by Inter-State Studio, the company providing school photo needs for Maize USD 266.
The district is working with Inter-State Studio to schedule opportunities for school pictures. The intention is for these sessions to be available for students who were in the full-time remote learning model on their school’s picture day and/or picture retake day. If your child has not yet had his/her school picture taken this year, you may attend any of these sessions:
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Photo retake day at your child’s school (or at his/her sibling’s school). Middle and high schools have communicated with families directly about their schedule. Please call your child’s school for information, if needed.
- Monday, Feb. 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pray-Woodman Elementary School, 605 W. Academy Ave. in Maize. Please park on the building’s west side and enter the band room on the school’s west side. Any student who was in full-time remote learning and has not had his/her photo taken may attend this session. If possible, please adhere to the following schedule to help avoid crowding: Families with last names beginning with letters A through M drop in between 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Families with last names beginning with letters N through Z drop in between 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the district’s Transportation Department, 4700 N. 119th St. West in Maize. Any student who was in full-time remote learning and has not had his/her photos taken may attend this session. If possible, please adhere to the following schedule to help avoid crowding: Families with last names beginning with letters A through M drop in between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Families with last names beginning with letters N through Z drop in between 12:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Schools will have order forms available on Monday to share with families.
Attendees will be required to wear face masks and socially distance from others at the photo sessions. Students may briefly remove their face mask while having their photo taken. There will not be someone there to help straighten hair, clothing, jewelry, etc.
School photos are not mandatory this school year.
Thank you.
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We have several 2019-20 yearbooks available for $20 each. Please contact our office if you would like to purchase a book.
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REMOTE LEARNING HELP DESK |
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Don’t forget to contact our district Help desk if you are needing assistance at
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The MSE PTO is Excited to OPEN
Maize South Elementary's First Spirit Store!
Grab some Wolf Apparel!
Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Long Sleeve Tees, Short Sleeve Tees, and Masks!
Gift Cards are Available Too!
If you missed the pre-order on the Wolf Tees, you can get one in the Spirit Store!
(all orders that were pre-ordered will be delivering to MSE Soon)
Thanks for Supporting MSE PTO so
We Can Support Teachers and Students!
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MSE PTO & TLC want to welcome all new parents and returning families to the 2020-2021 school year!
We have great things in store this year for our kids and school staff.
We Would Love for You to Join us!
(if you were a member last year, please submit a new form)
Follow us on Facebook!
Thanks so much!
MSE PTO
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ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS USED IN
THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
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In the event of an emergency in your child's school, the Blackboard Connect parent notification system will be used to notify you of the situation and will alert you to steps you need to take in order to reunite with your child. Voice messages will be sent to all phone numbers and email listed in Skyward Family Access "Family 1" and Guardian 1 of "Family 2". To view the contact information the district has on file, please log on to Skyward Family Access and click on "Student Information." If you are unsure how to log on to Skyward Family Access, please contact our school for assistance.
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Please note that the School Board voted on a change in our calendar for February.
Parent-Teacher Conferences have moved to Wednesday, February 17th.
Students will not have school on the 17th to allow parents to meet
with teachers through Zoom.
Please be sure to send your child to school on Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th.
Thank you!
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February
17th- NO SCHOOL
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Virtual Conferences)
We will be in school Feb.19th
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March
15th-19th- NO SCHOOL-Spring Break
26th- End of term 3
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Deliveries: MSES can NOT accept deliveries of flowers, balloons, candy, cookies, etc. This is per USD 266 District Policy. We appreciate your cooperation.
Party Invitations: Party invitations CANNOT be distributed at school. We ask that you mail invitations for personal events or parties directly to the home of the student(s) you are inviting.
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Student Directory:
Parents and guardians may opt to include your address, primary phone number, email addresses, student's school and student's grade level in the Skyward Family Access Student Directory so that other families with login rights to Family Access can view your contact information.
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Cell Phones: Please remember the use of cell phones by students while at school is not allowed.
Homework: When your child is absent from school and you wish to pick up homework you must request it before 10:00am. All assignments and necessary textbooks will be available in the office after 2:00pm. Thank you.
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Click on the image above to view lunch menus. |
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Click on the image above to learn how to support your school.
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Dillons Community Rewards Code
NPO#TWO82
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MSE MISSION STATEMENT
M aking a Difference
S triving for Excellence
E mpowering Young Minds
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Carrie Thrash
MSE Principal
cthrash@usd266.com
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Jason Chalashtari
MSE Assistant Principal
jchalashtari@usd266.com
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